Hitachi R-B380P6H User manual

Instruction Manual
HITACHI Refrigerator
Model
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Contents
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Refrigerant
R600a
Preparation for use
Warnings and Caution for Safety ....
Preparations before Use .................
■ Installation .................................
■ Before Use .................................
■ Optimal Food Storage ................
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Operation
Location of Food Storage ...............
How to operation .............................
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■ Temperature Control ..................
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■ Freezer Compartment ...............
■ Refrigerator Compartment ........
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Maintenance
■ Dew or Frost Generated .............
■ Maintenance ...............................
■ Troubleshooting ..........................
■ Service Center ............................
No Frost For household use only
Thank you very much for purchasing the HITACHI refrigerator.
Before using this please read the instruction manual carefully
for the correct usage.
Maintenance work must only be carried out at workshop
by well-trained maintenance worker.
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R-B380P6H

The following warnings and cautions are categorized by the level of possible
harm or damage that may occur from ignoring directions.
The symbols are shown as below clearly showing the significance of directions.
When you install ... To avoid fire, electric shock, and injury.
Warning
Caution
This pictograph indicates "There is
a high possibility of serious injury
or death, if ignored".
This pictograph indicates "There is
a high possibility of injury or damage
to property, if ignored".
The symbols below are examples.
This symbol is an alert mark.
This symbol indicates "prohibited".
This symbol indicates "necessary".
■Do not install the refrigerator in a place
where it may come in contact with water.
■Do not install the refrigerator in a place exposed to rain.
● This may impair electricity insulation
and cause electric shock or fire.
■This refrigerator uses flammable refrigerants. The symbol column below states the precautions on flammable refrigerants.
This symbol denotes the precautions on flammable refrigerants.
Warning
■ Ground this refrigerator to prevent electric shock
and noise interference. Always ground this
refrigerator and install earth leakage circuit breaker
when using it in places with high humidity or moisture.
(Please consult with a retailer or HITACHI service center.)
Power Cord and Power Plug ...To avoid fire, electric shock.
■Do not connect the wall outlet whose power
capacity is less than the refrigerator's.
Also, do not use power sources that are not
a rated voltage.
● If a power source is shared with other appliances
using double or multipoint adapters, the adapter
may heat up beyond the normal level and cause fire.
■ Connect the power plug firmly to a power outlet with the cord running down.
● Connection of the power plug with the cord running up
could apply stress on the cord and cause electrical short
or overheat, which could result in electrical shock or fire.
● Incomplete connection of the power plug could result
in electrical shock or fire due to heat.
■ Do not use a damaged or loose power plug or
power outlet. This may cause fire or electric shock.
■ If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
■ Do not cut, bend, fold the
power cord to avoid fire
and electric shock.
■ Do not insert or remove
the power plug with wet hands.
■ Be sure to unplug the power plug before
maintaining the refrigerator.
● Be sure to hold the power plug to unplug.
■ Clean the dust on the power plug frequently with dry cloth.
● Unplug the power plug and wipe it with dry cloth.
● An insulation failure due to moisture or when dust
collects on the power plug may cause fire.
During daily use ...To avoid fire, electric shock.
■ Do not splash water on or inside the refrigerator.
● This may impair electricity insulation causing
electric shock or fire.
● This may also cause gas leakage because of pipe rust.
■ Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the
refrigerator by yourselves.
● Please consult with a retailer or HITACHI service
centre if any repair is required.
■ Do not put water containers or foreign articles
on the top of the refrigerator.
● Opening and closing doors etc. may cause the articles
on the top of the refrigerator may fall down, resulting in injury.
■Do not hang on the doors or step up on the various
compartments.
● Injury may be caused by the refrigerator tipping over
or hands getting caught in door.
■Ether, liquid propane gas, solvent, etc. which is
volatile cannot be stored in this refrigerator.
● Do not store explosive substances such as
aerosol cans with a flammable propellant in this appliance.
■This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
■ Medicines, chemicals, research and experimental
substances should not be stored in the refrigerator.
● Substances that require precise conditions for
storage cannot be stored in a domestic refrigerator.
■Do not damage the refrigerant circuit.
● If you happen to damage the refrigerant pipe,
stay away from the refrigerator and avoid
using fire and electrical appliances.
● And, open windows to ventilate and contact retailers or HITACHI service center.
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Fix with earth screws
Earthing
terminal
Rated
Voltage
Warnings and Caution for Safety
r yTo avoid harm to the use , other persons or damage to propert , please read and
follow the warnings and cautions below and those given throughout this manual.

■ In an event of a flammable gas leak, do not touch
the refrigerator and open windows for ventilation.
● Sparks from points of electrical contacts
such as door switches may ignite explosions
causing fire or a burn.
■ Do not make an impact on the glass-made doors
or shelves.
● They are made of tempered glass, however, an excess
impact may be result in breakage and is dangerous.
■ Keep ventilation openings in the appliance
enclosure or in the built-in structure clear
of obstruction.
■ If you find something wrong with the refrigerator,
immediately unplug and consult with the
retailers or HITACHI service centre.
■ Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
● Children getting inside may not be able to get out.
When discarding the refrigerator.
■ Follow the instructions of your region when discarding.
● This refrigerator uses R-600a for the refrigerant and cyclopentane
for the blowing agent of the urethane heat insulation.
■ When discarding the refrigerator, remove the door gaskets.
● To avoid a risk of an infant or child to be entrapped inside.
During daily use ...To avoid illness and injury.
■ Do not put bottles, etc. forcibly in the door pockets.
● This may cause bottles dropping down or
door pockets coming off.
■ Do not have food items protruding
over the front edge of each shelf.
● Doors may not be closed properly or
the door pockets may drop down. Injury may be
caused from items like bottles getting knocked over your feet.
■ Do not store food which smells or food whose
color is changed abnormal.
● Such an action may cause diseases.
■ Do not hold the top, bottom and side of
the doors when closing them.
● This may result in your fingers caught by the door edge.
■ Do not use door handles when carrying the refrigerator.
■ Never use the carrying handles to hang
up with a chain hoist or similar machines.
■ When replacing lamps (LED) is required. Please contact your dealer or Hitachi Service Center.
● For a floor that may be easily scratched,
lay a protective mat, etc. .
■ Use the carrying handle when carrying the refrigerator.
● Hold the carrying handles only. If hold door handles, hands may slip and may cause injury.
● Carry the refrigerator by at least 4 persons for safety reasons.
● Carry it with the doors facing upward.
■Before carrying the refrigerator:
1. Take out all food items and ice cubes.
4. Finally carry the refrigerator with the doors facing upward.
● Secure the doors well with adhesive tapes so they do not open.
● If transporting in a vehicle, do not load the refrigerator on
its side. This could damage the compressor.
When moving or carrying ...To avoid damaging, wetting, soiling the floor, or to avoid injury.
When replacing lamps (LED) is required.
■ Food and containers inside the freezer compartment
should not be touched with wet hands.
● This may cause frost injury.
(Especially in case of metal items.)
■ If someone else is using the refrigerator,
do not open the door.
● Fingers may get caught in the spaces
between the doors and may cause injury.
■ Do not put your hands into the base surface of the refrigerator cabinet.
● When cleaning, putting your hands near
the base surface of the refrigerator may
result in injury by thin metal sheets.
■ Do not have your feet too close when
opening the door of the refrigerator.
● When opening the door, your feet may
be hit, resulting in injury.
■ Be sure to hold the handle firmly to open or close the door.
■ Do not store glass bottles in the freezer compartment.
● Bottles may break by the contents freezing and cause injury.
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Warning
Caution
■ Do not use electrical appliances inside the food
storage compartments of the appliance, unless
they are of the type recommended by the manufacturer.
■ Do not use mechanical devices or other means to
accelerate the defrosting process, other than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
2. Lay a protective sheet or cloth to protect the floor from damage
and catch remaining water spilled from the refrigerator.
3. With a large piece of old cloth underneath, tilt the refrigerator
backward to drain water.
Such as old cloth

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Installation
1. Install on a rigid and level floor.
2. Please use this refrigerator between the room temperature of 10°C to 43°C.
Sufficient performance may not be obtained, if the room temperature is too low or too high.
3. Do not install where the refrigerator is exposed to direct sunlight or other heat sources.
4. Install in an atmosphere which is dry or has air ventilation.
5. The refrigerator requires enough air ventilation space around the cabinet to have efficient cooling performance.
Space of at least 5 cm over the top, 5 cm at rear and 1 cm at both sides for proper air circulation is needed.
6. Ground the refrigerator to prevent electric shock and noise interference. Always ground this refrigerator
when using it in places with high humidity or moisture. (Please consult with retailers or HITACHI service centre.)
7. Adjusting the adjustable legs to keep the left/right refrigerator door level.
■Without adjusting the legs, door height may not be level,
or there may be abnormal vibration or noises depending
on floor conditions. Follow the instructions below.
(1) Turn the adjustable legs until they touch the floor firmly.
Before Use
1. Cleaning inside the refrigerator. Wipe the surface gently with soft cloth.
2. Connect the refrigerator to an exclusive wall power outlet.
The refrigerator can be connected to an outlet soon after it is installed.
Surely use with the rated voltage and exclusive power outlet.
3. The compressor will start running in approximately 30 seconds,
if inside is not cold.
4. Allow enough duration for sufficient cooling before storing food.
It may take about 4 hours to fully cool down and could even take
about 24 hours when the ambient temperature is high.
1. Keep enough space between food. Several food placed
too close together may obstruct the flow of cold air.
2. Make food cool enough before putting it in the refrigerator.
Putting warm food in the refrigerator raises the inside temperature and wastes electricity.
3. Do not block the cold air vent. This will adversely affect the cold air flow and may not keep
the temperature inside even. Moreover, it could result in food near the vent freezing.
4. Using food wrap or sealed containers prevent the food from drying or transition of smells.
Optimal Food storage
4 hrs.
More than 5 cm
More than 1 cm
Rear side
more than 5 cm
Adjustable
Leg
Notice
● Above temperatures are the approximate values in the conditions of outside temperature 32°C, the temperature setting of the refrigerator compartment “Normal”,
freezer compartment “Normal”, doors being closed and without food storage.
● Door pocket temperatures may be little higher than above temperatures.
● The specification of your purchased model may be different from one of the above illustration.
Refrigerator Compartment 2°C~5°C
●Storage of side
dish, desert, etc.
Refrigerator Shelves
Vegetable Compartment 3°C~7°C
Vegetable Drawers
●Storage of fruits and vegetables.
Caution
Back & both sides of
fridge is hot proceed from
hot gas pipe inside.
-20°C~-18°C Freezer Compartment
Preparations before Use
Location of Food Storage
Refrigerator Door Pockets
●Storage of packed small
food and drinks such
as juice, milk, etc.
Refrigerator Door Pockets 2°C~6°C
●Adjustable for storage as customizing.
Adjustable Door Pockets
Egg Tray
●Refrigerator temperature control dial
Temperature control
●Freezer temperature control dial
Temperature control
When installing,
do not press the
power plug with the
refrigerator back.
Caution
ICE TRAY
Freezer Compartment
●Storage of frozen food and
ice cream, etc.
LED Lamp

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How to operation
Temperature Control
When the food is too cold When cooling food more
coldly or quickly
For normal use
Cold
Normal
Coldest
Refrigerator Compartment
When storing neither
frozen food nor ice cream
When making ice quickly or
making frozen food quickly.
Or, a surrounding temperature
is high and the Freezer
compartment is not cold enough
For normal use
Cold
Normal
Coldest
Freezer Compartment
Please return the dial to the position of “Normal” after the ”Coldest” has been set. Food may be frozen if the “Coldest” is set fo a long time.
If set the dial to the “Cold” side for a long time, the temperature of the food in refrigerator compartment may rise .
“Cold”.
Freezer Compartment
Ice tray
Water level
When you put the case wrong position
you can not close the door properly
but if you still try close the door,
it may cause the case break down.
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If set the dial to the “Cold” side for a long time, the temperature of the food in freezer compartment may rise .

How to operation(Continue)
Refrigerator Compartment
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3. Adjustable Door pocket
Gently tap the left and right of the bottom surface
Set the door pocket by combinning with stored food
Adjustable Door pocket
Pull up the front and pull out the shelf forward.
Set the refrigerator shelves by combining with stored food.
Maintenance
Notice
● Even if the power plug is plugged in immediately after being unplugged,
the compressor will not run for 10 minutes. However, if the inside is not cold,
it will start running in approximately 30 seconds.
Cleaning (Clean the refrigerator once a month)
1. Unplug the refrigerator.
2. Take out all the food.
3. Wipe the refrigerator clean.
● Wiping off smudges immediately is highly recommended. It is also recommended to
clean the areas of the refrigerator which are not easily accessible, once a year.
● Use soft cloth with lukewarm water to wipe off smudges. If it is difficult to remove
smudges, use diluted, pH-balanced washing liquid.
● Neatly clean the door gasket, because it gets dirty easily.
4. If any droplets remain on the surface of the parts, wipe them.
5. Return all parts to their original locations.
6. Check and clean the power plug, cord and outlet.
7. Plug the power cord into the outlet.
Caution
● Do not do the following, since parts and paint may be damaged.
1. Do not splash water to the doors and refrigerator body.
● It may cause electric shock or a fire.
● It may cause refrigerant leakage because of pipe rust.
● It may result in rusty door surface.
2. Do not use following: Polishing powder, soap powder, oil,
boiling water, brush, acid, benzene, thinner, alcohol and
alkaline detergent, etc.
● It may cause damaged door surface.
● It may cause cracked plastic parts.
3. If the cooking oil smears on the refrigerator, please wipe if off
immediately. The plastic parts might be cracked.
■ When replacing lamps (LED) is required.
Please contact your dealer or Hitachi Service Center
The refrigerator does not get cold at all.
The refrigerator does
not get cold enough.
Food in the refrigerator
compartment freezes.
The inside is smelling.
The refrigerator is noisy.
Dew appears.
Outside
Inside
● Is the refrigerator plugged in properly?
● When the ambient humidity is too high, the door gasket may have dew. Please wipe it up with dry cloth.
● Do you store food with odor without wrapping it?
● Make sure the refrigerator is installed firmly.
Please wipe it off with dry cloth and please check the details below.
● Is the door closed firmly?
● Is the door being opened and closed too frequently or opened for a long time?
● Is the temperature set to “Coldest”?
● Do you place food with moisture or vegetables nearby the cold air vent? It will be frozen if it is placed nearby the cold air vent.
● Is the refrigerator placed in the direct sunlight?
● Is the temperature set to “Cold”?
● Is the food stored too much?
● Is the door being slightly opened ?
● Check the fuse box for blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.
● Is it too humid outside?
● Is the refrigerator touching the wall?
● Is the refrigerator placed near heat sources?
● Has anything hot been placed in the refrigerator?
● Is the door being opened and closed too frequently?
Before you call for service, please check the following items:
This is not a malfunction of the refrigerator.
The surface of the
refrigerator is hot.
If a door is shut,
other doors may open.
Does the refrigerator make any
abnormal noises (sound)?
●The refrigerator is equipped with the dew prevention and heat radiation tubes.
The back and side plates may be heated especially when starting up or if the door is frequently opened and closed.
●The two compartments are connected with an air duct. When closing one of the doors, the door may be opened by
the air pressure through the duct. This is a normal phenomenon.
●The sound like water flowing and boiling water is the sound of the cooling liquid (refrigerant).
●A creaking sound comes from the storage compartment. It is the sound caused by friction of the parts due to temperature change.
Annoying sound is generated
by the refrigerator.
Operation sound lasts long. ● It is because the compressor operates in low-speed for conserving energy.
● It is because the system changes the operating power of the refrigerator according to the temperature change.
● You may feel that the operation sound is larger because the comppressor operates in high-speed under the following conditions: the refrigerator
does not cool fully on the occasion such as using it for the first time, opening/closing the door frequently, the surrounding temperature is high.
The sound becomes more quiet after cooling fully.
The compressor operates at low speed at night, for long vacations or absences, potentially creating large vibrations.
Operation sound sometimes
becomes louder.
Troubleshooting
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Tray
Tray
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There are waving and/or distortion
the door surface, the side and
the top surface of the refrigerator.
Slight waving and/or distortions are generated in the manufacturing process of the refrigerator.
They may be conspicuous according to the position of the light source and/or the brightness etc.,
but there is no problem with the performance.

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Dew or Frost is Generated

Service Center
About Non-fluorocarbon refrigerator.
● This refrigerator, including refrigerant and the heat insulator, is using hydrocarbon (non-fluorocarbon). The hydrocarbon is a material that does not rip up
the ozone
and have very little influence on global warming. It is the global environment concern material).
● R600a refrigerant is flammable. But the refrigerant is being sealed up by the refrigerate circuit, and never leak by usual use. In case of the refrigerate circuit
being damaged by any chance, please avoid the use of fire and electric product, open t
he window and ventilate. Afterwards, please contact Hitachi Service Center.
Severe warning signs for Disposal
Cyclopentane is used as in the insulation. The gases in insulation material require a special disposal procedure.
Please contact your local authorities in regard to the environmentally safe disposal of this product.
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When you request repair, please check the refrigerator
well according to Troubleshooting on page 6.
When still abnormal, please contact the retailer or
local Hitachi service center.
This symbol mark means that used electrical and electronic products shall not be mixed with general household waste.
Do not try to dismantle the system and unit by yourself as this could have harmful effects on your health and the environment.
Refrigerators must be treated at a specialized treatment facility for recycling and recovery and shall not be disposed of in the
municipal waste stream. Please contact the installer, dealer or local authority for more information.
■ Farm houses and by clients in hotels, motels and other residental type environments.
■ Bed and breakfast type environments
■ Catering and similar non-retail applications.
■ This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
■ Children shall not play with the appliance.
■ Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance or get in.
Children getting inside may not be able to get out.
■ Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
The appliance is instrend to be used in household and similar appilcations sush as.
■ Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments
Hitachi (HongKong) limited
http://www.hitachi-hk.com.hk/tc/contact_us/index.html
[phone]
■ It is possible to change the opening direction of the door.
■ When you want to reverse the refrigerator door, you must call to authorised Service Center.
■ The reversing of the door opening is only completed by Hitachi approved service providers.
This will be chargeable basis and at the customer expense.
When a person other than a certified service engineer to work, there is a danger that the door to fall.
Reversing the refrigerator door
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